Motorcyclist dies in crash on 210 Freeway in Pasadena

PASADENA -- A motorcyclist died Saturday in a crash on the 210 Freeway in Pasadena, authorities said.

The fatal collision was first reported about 3:50 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of the freeway, just east of Lake Avenue, California Highway Patrol Officer Monica Posada said.

The rider, initially described only as male, was pronounced dead at the scene, she said.

The CHP described the other vehicle involved in the crash as a Mitsubishi Montero.

Officials issued a Sig Alert for the carpool and three left lanes of the eastbound 210 Freeway as they investigated the scene, Posada said. The Sig Alert was expected to remain in effect for about two hours.